Tag Archives: Tiny House Design-Build

Tiny House Design-Build Class Hits the News

Posted on August 13, 2015 by

In late July I co-taught the Tiny House Design-Build Class at Yestermorrow in Vermont with Lizabeth Moniz and Patti Garbeck. Over the course of 2 weeks our 14 students developed designs of their own and worked together to build the … Continue reading →

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Tiny House Design-Build Wrap Up

Posted on August 1, 2015 by

Yesterday we wrapped up our Summer 2015 Tiny House Design-Build class at Yestermorrow. After A Week of Tiny House Design-Build our students had their noggins full of considerations and their drafting tables full of bubble diagrams, inspiration boards, and sketches. … Continue reading →

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A Week of Tiny House Design-Build

Posted on July 26, 2015 by

Yesterday evening we sent our Tiny House Design-Build students off for a much-needed 26 hour break. Since they arrived a week ago on Sunday evening, we’ve had a packed schedule with lots of hands-on learning. Today they’re going for runs, … Continue reading →

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Katie’s Reflections on Tiny House Design-Build

Posted on August 8, 2014 by

And now, a word from our “sponsor.” Today’s guest post brought to you by Katie Tomai, a student in this summer’sTiny House Design-Build class at Yestermorrow and the client for the class. Thank you Katie for your perspective and the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Day 3 of Tiny House Design-Build: Tiny Tours

Posted on July 23, 2014 by

Today’s guest post brought to you by Cheryl Gant, a student in this summer’s Tiny House Design-Build class at Yestermorrow. Thanks, Cheryl! Today we went on a tour of tiny/small homes in nearby Montpelier, Plainfield & Cabot, Vermont. The first home … Continue reading →

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Day 1: Tiny House Design-Build

Posted on July 21, 2014 by

Today’s guest post brought to you by Katherine Arathoon, a student in this summer’s Tiny House Design-Build class at Yestermorrow. Thanks, Katherine! It’s Day 1 of the Tiny House Design-Build, and we’re off to a roaring start! Lo, the blank slate … Continue reading →

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Hello Again, Tiny House Design-Build

Posted on July 20, 2014 by

This evening we kicked off the fourth two-week-long Tiny House Design-Build course at Yestermorrow. This is my second time co-teaching the course with Paul Hanke, Patti Garbeck, and Lizabeth Moniz. (And I blogged about last fall’s class in a set … Continue reading →

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Almost Ready to Build

Posted on May 14, 2014 by

You know you’re almost ready to begin building your tiny house when… You’re making lists titled “Tiny House Helpers,” “Truck Errands,” and “Wall Raising Day.” All the nooks and crannies of your current tiny home are filled with components for … Continue reading →

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Day 11: Roof Sheathing & Drawing Sets

Posted on October 11, 2013 by

Day 11 of Yestermorrow‘s Tiny House Design-Build course was our last building day since presentations will take place all day today. So most of us worked in the Hanger this morning and a handful of us were back there this … Continue reading →

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Day 10: A Sprig for the Last Rafter

Posted on October 10, 2013 by

Most of Day 10 of Yestermorrow‘s Tiny House Design-Build course was dedicated to building so that we could get the rest of the roof rafters up. However, there were also a group of students who hunkered down in the studio … Continue reading →

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